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Please note that this is a physically demanding role, so previous production experience and flexibility with availability would be highly advantageous.\nThe role also involves working in a dusty environment where wearing a half-face respirator is mandatory and to ensure a proper seal, you must be clean-shaven.\nThis is a Full Time role, and you MUST be able to work the following roster:\nMonday to Friday: Day shift roster (8 am - 4 pm)\n\nMonday to Friday: Night shift roster (6 pm - 4 am)\n\n8 day shifts followed by 4 days off (10 hours shift)\n\nThere are opportunities for multi-skilling within the department, including progression towards more complex roles in sample preparation and administration.\nThe day to day\nHandling rock, core and drill chips\n\nOperating sample preparation equipment - crushers, pulverisers, splitters, and weigh scales\n\nPerforming routine manual/labouring tasks, including lifting and being on your feet all-day\n\nNumerical sorting and labelling of samples\n\nWearing mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator\n\nWorking as part of a team to achieve daily production targets\n\nThis is a residential role, and you must be residing in or planning to relocate to Kalgoorlie Boulder Region with current Australian work rights to be considered.\nThe essentials\nBe physically and mentally fit and prepared to carry out repetitive manual tasks\n\nBe reliable, responsible and show excellent attendance at work\n\nHave good verbal and writing skills - especially number recognition\n\nCorrectly follow instructions and procedures (incl. safety, quality and code of conduct)\n\nHave a high attention to detail\n\nBe honest and display integrity. 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